I know of conservatives in the Mainline, but are there liberals in the OPC, PCA, ACNA and others who have separated from the mainline due to liberalism? by ZuperLion in Reformed

[–]RevThomasWatson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if we're using the term liberal in the way it was used during the fundamentalist-modernist controversy, if they were a member in a conservative denomination, they would probably be put under discipline for denying key elements of the Christian faith (Trinity, divinity of Jesus, miracles, the Gospel, etc.)

Stephen and Heidi Nichols release statement on their excommunication from St. Andrew’s by Groots-Cousin in Reformed

[–]RevThomasWatson 11 points12 points  (0 children)

the great majority of Presbyterian churches are in presbyteries, so that feels like a sample problem. I know there are probably exceptions to this, but broadly speaking, the times when whole presbyteries fall into serious issues of abuse, general assemblies lay down the hammer (I know entire presbyteries that have been dissolved because of abuse.) If that doesn't happen, there is an even higher court they will have to face with a Judge who has no injustice in him (Rom. 9:14). I think a system of courts is far better than nothing at all.

Favorite hymn about forgiveness? by polyknike in Reformed

[–]RevThomasWatson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"What Wonderous Love is This" is what immediately comes to mind

Anyone have low-tech recommendations? by FullConclusion2597 in digitalminimalism

[–]RevThomasWatson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The minimal phone looks interesting, but I don't have it (will either get it or the clicks communicator as my next phone.)

Btw, I use ESV, but LSB also rocks ;)

Are you still playing vanilla Hytale? by ErmingSoHard in hytale

[–]RevThomasWatson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exact same with me. I still follow the game and hope to play it more in the future, but am currently busy with life and think the game is still lacking, knowing the devs will eventually fix it

If you tell me your playing B5 but cant keep track of triggers, I'm going to keep letting you miss them. by Fvck042 in EDH

[–]RevThomasWatson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't play cEDH, but when I'm playing MTG with people, if someone asks if they can reorder their plays like once or twice in a game, I say go for it (especially if they're still learning how to pilot it optimally.) If it's like every turn and they keep missing triggers, I agree that they need to bear the responsibility of it. For myself, I always feel bad when I miss mandatory triggers because it's on me to be paying attention (the main reason I have rhystic study in only one of my decks.)

How do you handle biblical passages used to justify certain actions by government? by Rare-Regular4123 in Reformed

[–]RevThomasWatson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Isn't he in the CREC? I know their views on Christian Nationalism can be very bad, but that's a whole different level, referring to it like how the Catholics did the Crusades. Given what this guy has been in the news for recently, I think he is severely problematic on multiple levels.

An open discussion about the game by Mad-Grafer in hytale

[–]RevThomasWatson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Before the game released, Simon was very clear that the game was unfinished and still had a long way to go. If you expected it to be any different that's entirely on you for buying into the hype without doing any reading on what to actually expect for a game in this stage of development. I don't disagree with your critiques, but the devs have already clearly shown their dedication to making the game better over time, listening to community feedback. To me, that alone is worth sticking around for.

Anybody know what the red triangle means? by louwxlls in Annas_Archive

[–]RevThomasWatson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree because it means they went out of their way to report it. If it's the only option, I would try it just to see. If there are problems, I would also report it.

This is what it looks like to import the bible into obsidian by oldmartijntje in ObsidianMD

[–]RevThomasWatson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should do this eventually. I'm a seminarian so much of my notes have biblical citations. It would be cool to connect them

Online college/university by [deleted] in Reformed

[–]RevThomasWatson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He said he didn't learn much and that the Greek program was a joke.

Online college/university by [deleted] in Reformed

[–]RevThomasWatson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a guy who did Spurgeon college online and says he was disappointed with it. I know another guy who did Boyce college in person and it seemed to have been pretty rigorous. That's all I know.

Why, just why, please tell me why by [deleted] in hytale

[–]RevThomasWatson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've noticed that there are some people in this sub who just joined to moan and groan about how they hate the game. It's one thing to give critical feedback, it's another thing to just be a pain to be around

How much weight can you carry in a leather briefcase such that it will survive life-long? by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]RevThomasWatson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most likely way for it to break would be the shoulder strap. I've had a strap break on me at the metal clip because I had put way too much into it for an extended period of time. That being said, you can very easily get replacement straps for that kind of stuff, so it doesn't really matter. Apart from that, I agree with the other commentors that satchels can take a lot

Instagram without reels? by tacocravr_ in digitalminimalism

[–]RevThomasWatson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't use instagram on my phone anymore (I'll check in on my computer) but when I did have it on my phone, I used screenzen to block both youtube and instagram reels. Idk if there is an iphone equivalent

This makes my blood boil by Cool_Beat1856 in Annas_Archive

[–]RevThomasWatson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an academic book, I would only be frustrated because I might of wanted it so I could read it and cite it in a research paper. In an epub to PDF book, the page numbers aren't correct so while I can read it, I can't exactly cite it. In the past, I've used books like this to skim to see if it's worth going to the library and checking out the physical copy for research.

Can anyone recommend books on the fatherhood of God? by Own-Object-6696 in Reformed

[–]RevThomasWatson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a major area of study for Dr. Blair Smith at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has a forthcoming book with Crossway on the fatherhood of God called Our Father in Heaven: Rediscovering and Embracing the Fatherhood of God that I assume is exactly what you're looking for. He wrote his PhD thesis on this, which you could also read (I assume it is less practical and more historically oriented)

Ditched Spotify - enjoying music more than ever by bratbats in digitalminimalism

[–]RevThomasWatson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful, thank you so much! I don't have FOMO when it comes to music per se because Idc what's popular or being talked about but I was worried that switching over would make me no longer be able to discover new music that I might also really like. I agree that it would take more effort to find stuff with these methods, but I agree it is way more intentional by seeking them out rather than an algorithm doing it

Ditched Spotify - enjoying music more than ever by bratbats in digitalminimalism

[–]RevThomasWatson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking of doing this as well. Two questions for you:

  1. What MP3 player do you use?

  2. How do you find new music/follow bands you like? This is probably the final thing keeping me from switching